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MARATHON-KIEHL BADWATER ULTRAMARATHON
Competitor Gunnar Nilsson of Sweden (seated) gets foot care as his feet blistered because of temperatures that reached the mid 120's F in Death Valley in the 135-mile Kiehl Badwater Ultramarathon 24 July, 2006, in Death Valley, California. This foot race covers 135 miles (217kms) non-stop from Badwater, the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere at 282 feet (85.5 meters) below sea level, to Mt. Whitney Portals at 8,360 feet (2,533 meters) above sea level. Temperature in Death Valley hit 126F (52C) and three mountain ranges are crossed, making this one of the most demanding and extremem running races in the world. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK
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Death Valley, California, UNITED STATES |
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AFP / Mediafax Foto |
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Robyn BECK |
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24 Iulie 2006 |
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3504 x 2336 (1.11 MB) |
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